Politics
Energy crisis boosts case for renewables, top policy adviser says
The pressure on the electricity grid highlights the need for a long-term shift away from fossil fuels, the chair of the Energy Security Board says.
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
Opinion & Perspectives
Dumping asylum seekers in old killing fields: an Australian original
As Britain continues its plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, remember that Australia spent millions attempting to send its unwanted refugees to Cambodia.
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
Turn with caution: Potholes ahead as PM tries to round climate corner
The government claims the climate wars are over. But that’s misplaced optimism, especially with the nation gripped by a climate crisis that will be exploited by the opposition.
Michelle Grattan
Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Albanese did not create the energy crisis, but he will have to fix it
The Labor government is electrified at the prospect of two terms in power. But if they can’t keep the lights on, an early outage could be sparked.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Federal
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Opinion
Asylum seekers
Dumping asylum seekers in old killing fields: an Australian original
As Britain continues its plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, remember that Australia spent millions attempting to send its unwanted refugees to Cambodia.
- by Tony Wright
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Turn with caution: Potholes ahead as PM tries to round climate corner
- by Michelle Grattan
Energy crisis boosts case for renewables, top policy adviser says
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
NSW
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Electricity
NSW given emergency powers to direct coal companies to provide fuel to electricity generators
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
NSW budget
Ambition confronts its limitations as Perrottet and Kean strive to put their stamp on NSW
- by Alexandra Smith
Victoria
Staff shortages threaten Andrews’ $9bn preschool overhaul
- by Cara Waters, Adam Carey, Matilda Finn and Marta Pascual Juanola